Post-Doctoral Position available in Molecular Parasitology investigating the role
of Cryptosporidium mucin antigens in host cell invasion and immune response.
Ph.D in microbiology, immunology or related field required.  Applicants must be
U.S. citizens or permanent resident.  This is for a NRSA institutional training
grant slot available to qualified applicant.

Duties:

•	Conduct independent research on mucin antigens of the parasite
Cryptosporidium parvum.  Specifically, the research will focus on
characterizing Cryptosporidium mucin antigens and investigating their function
and role in the immune response to the parasite.  The applicant needs to be
proficient in common molecular biology techniques, eg: Tissue culture, protein
isolation and purification, cloning and expression of recombinant proteins, SDS-
PAGE and Western Blots. PCR, ELISA.  Experience in cellular immunological
techniques is desirable.

•	Analyze data and prepare manuscripts for publication.

•	Assist in preparing and writing grant applications.

•	Supervise and teach students and technicians.

Required:  Ph.D in Immunology, microbiology, molecular biology,  parasitology
or related field.  Must have US citizenship or permanent resident status.

If interested, please send CV to:

Roberta O'Connor, Ph.D
Research Assistant Professor
Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Disease
Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington Street, Box # 041
Boston, MA  02111
e-mail: xxxxxx@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

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